Iphone no longer backs up when plugged into itunes

Hi guys,
I think this started after updating to iOS5.
Previously, when I would plug my phone in, it would sync AND create a backup. Now however, it simply does not. I recently realized on the summary screen that my latest backup for my iPhone was several weeks old.
In itunes "Back up to this computer" is ticked. Under preferences "Prevent iPods, iPhones, and iPads from syncing automatically" is not ticked.
I have experimented with "sync with this phone over Wi-Fi" On or off that doesen't seem to force a backup.
If I click the "sync" button in the bottom right corner, it will sync and create a backup. However, I would really like to have the process be more automated.
My guess is that Apple is making this harder because they want everyone to backup via iCloud? Or am I missing something?
Jake

No, it's not crippled. Mine works exactly the way it always has after upgrading to iOS5.
Connect the device.
On the summary tab, which option is selected for backup? Backup to this comptuer or Backup to iCloud?

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